**PDO - bidders must obtain bid documents from the owner. Per the ITB this will occur at the mandatory pre bid meeting** A licensed Fire Sprinkler contractor is required to replace deteriorated sprinkler systems throughout PortMiami's Shed B, Shed G, Shed E, and Parking Garage J, and install new sprinkler systems. After the new system is operational, there will be complete demolition of the existing system.
The project consists of, but is not limited to:
1. Completion of new Fire Sprinkler system in each building shall comply with the latest version of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Florida Fire Prevention Code.
2. The new systems for Sheds B, G, E, and Parking Garage J shall be protected throughout by a fully automatic wet pipe sprinkler system designed in accordance with the latest edition of the NFPA 13, Automatic Sprinkler System Handbook, requirements. The systems shall be hydraulically designed.
3. Water Velocity in the sprinkler piping shall not exceed 20 feet per second and a 10% pressure safety factor shall be required.
4. The spare head sprinkler cabinet and Hydraulic Design Data Chart shall be installed next to the fire riser.
5. The existing fire sprinkler system shall remain active, and the new system shall be installed next to the existing system. Once the new system is installed, scheduling the changeover shall be coordinated with the PortMiami representative.
6. Upon completion of the shutdown changeover, all Fire sprinkler piping and hangers shall be completely removed. No portion of the system shall be abandoned in place.
7. New Fire Sprinkler systems shall be properly supported as per the NFPA 13 requirements.
8. Above ground sprinkler piping shall be FM approved Schedule 40 carbon steel, electric resistance welded, ASTM A53.
9. There shall be 6 phases for each shed and 12 phases for Parking Garage J. All phase coordination shall be between the contractor, PortMiami Construction Manager, and the user group for each shed.
10. If existing system needs to be turned off and fire watch needed, the contractor will be responsible for coordination and cost.
11. Provide galvanized pipe were exposed outdoors. Sprinklers exposed outdoors shall be corrosion resistant, with Teflon coating. All piping in the parking garage is to be considered exposed outdoors.
12. Interior Fire Sprinkler piping shall always be protected and maintained clean and free of rust and corrosion.
13. Installation of standpipes and hose systems shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, and shall be provided as required by the latest edition of the NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminal Piers and Wharves.
14. Any new hole required for the new Fire Sprinkler runs shall be provided by the Fire Sprinkler Contractor and properly sealed.
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